Point out the characteristics of the musical style of each of the abovementioned composers.

The musical style of the following composers are:

a. Francisco Buencamino Sr.  

Buencamino's style are either Zarzuela or Kundiman

b. Francisco Santiago

His style is Kundiman. He is also called as the Father of Kundiman.

c. Nicanor Abelardo

Abelardo is also known for his Kundiman songs.

d. Antonio Molina

Molina used impressionism in his musical style. Impressionism gives you that atmospheric vibe and conveys feelings through music.

e. Hilarion Rubio

Hilarion Rubio y Francesco's style leaned towards the classical type of music. He also became one of the board members of the Federation of Filipino Composers during his time.

f. Col. Antonino Buenaventura

I think you meant Antonino and not Antonio. Col. Buenaventura was also into classical music then.

g. Rodolfo Cornejo

Cornejo who had over 300 compositions which ranged from classical to pop music. He even wrote music for the ballets of Ibong Adarna in 1970.

h. Felipe Padilla de Leon Sr.

De Leon Sr., one of our National Artist for music. One of his discoveries includes the establishment of a classical tradition which is based on folk musical forms like the Kundiman.  

i. Lucio San Pedro

San Pedro's musical pieces are more into the classical and lullaby pieces. Some of his works are "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan" and "In the Silence of the Night"

j. Rosendo Santos Jr.

Santos Jr., style is on contemporary music with influence from the 20th century music from the West. But for the most of it, his style is neoclassicism.

k. Alfredo Buenaventura

His styles includes operas, symphonic poems. He was also once the Dean of Music conservatory.

l. Ryan Cayabyab

Cayabyab is considered one of the living music legends in the Philippines. He is known for his eclectic, modern and even pop music. Some of his famous songs are "Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika" and "Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka".

Explanation:

modernism is a 20th century movement